2010 Election: Bilog na Hugis Itlog

The most anticipated  automated election is coming two months from now, for the very first time Philippines  will say goodbye to mano-mano system of electing local and national leaders.  May the COMELEC successfully implement the full automated election nationwide? Let’s hope against hope that fair, clean, and honest election will be achieved; It’s high time and we Filipinos deserve it.  I am really struggling to set aside my cynicism against COMELEC this time. CLICK TO READ MORE.

Balatoc Mines Benguet- Baguio

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University of Santo Tomas

This, this place UST

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Main Building

The National Museum named four sites inside the UST campus as National Cultural Treasures: The Open Campus grounds, the Main Building, Arch of the Centuries and Central Seminary. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE.

Go Greek in Makati

Here’s my another food expose: Go Greek in Glorietta 4, Makati. It was sometime last week of December last year when I came to know about Go Greek from my officemate. I did checked it out and tried what was in store. CLICK to READ MORE.

Organizing 101

I love shoes, it’s not like I have a countless of them but keeping them  inside their original boxes is an eyesore. The boxes come if different sizes, colors, and styles. I want to sort them in uniform boxes with labels on it. I gathered all the silica gels from the shoe boxes before throwing them away and transferred all my shoes with desiccant to  their new plastic box storage. Here’s the result: CLICK TO READ MORE.

Angono, Rizal : The Art Capital of the Philippines

Finally, I had the opportunity to visit the hometown of two great national artists.  Angono is a bayside town in the Province of Rizal, known as the Art Capital of the Philippines. As evidence to that, they have produced two distinguished national artists who are actually cousins: Carlos Botong Francisco and Maestro Lucio San Pedro. READ MORE

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Puerto Princesa- Palawan

Underground River, is the most photographed tourist attraction in the city. Philippine’s pride for being nominee to the new seven natural wonders of the world. The UGRiver exploration provides a very exhilarating experience. It is dark and misty inside, and the only illumination which affords vision to the unique stalactite formations is the tour guide’s flashlight. READ MORE

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The Manor, Camp John Hay Baguio

Spending the night at the Manor is relaxing, it was so cold and foggy outside . At the lobby’s piano bar, we enjoyed watching and listening to the  lounge singers. Light and easy songs were sung, even our favorites too. Some local guests also rendered songs.  READ MORE

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Taal Batangas- Historical Taal Town

Arriving at Taal is like a journey back in time. A tranquil municipality that showcases the remnants of the bygone Spanish era.   Ancestral houses align along the spanish named streets. Accordingly, this area was once a community of the Illustrados. READ MORE

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Boracay for the first time

Our first day was actually devoted to Shangrila Boracay Resort and Spa.  Grand is probably an understatement. It is a world class resort, surrounded by fine things, and well maintained amenities. The buffet at Vintana Restaurant is superb!  I could say people from Shangrila Boracay are overly polite, cautious and very very attentive. READ MORE

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